Unofficial results of tonight’s tally
Here are the results announced in the three local races that WGOG and much of Oconee has focused on today:
Bill Whitmire, renominated by the GOP, to run for a new, 2-year term in the House of Representatives, with 64.71% of the vote; to challenger Wally Sparks’ 35.29%.
County Council #1: John Elliott beats back his challenger, by gaining 59.98% of the vote to challenger Kay keehn Knapp’s 41.02%.
County Council #3: Don Mize prevails with 50.94%; to opponent Jeff Bright’s 49.06%.